I downloaded several apps into iTunes and then tried to sych them to my iPad. I get this message that says no can do because my iPad needs a newer version of iPad software. This is interesting, since I only bought the iPad several weeks ago. However . . .

At present, my iPad tells me the version is 3.2.2 (7B500). If this isn't the most current version, what is, and how do I download it?

Please note: you are dealing with a technically challenged person here, so please provide a step by step if possible, i.e., "you can do it in iTunes," won't do the job, at least not for this old boy.

Thanks all. Actually, when I open iTunes with the Pad plugged in, it offers an Update iPad Software button right out there in front of God and everybody. I clicked on it. I get a message that, before I can download the iPad update, I have to update iTunes. So I'm doing that now. Stay tuned . . .

There are two programs I have fought for YEARS to keep off of my computer: Quick Time and the Google Tool Bar. Today, I lost the Quick Time battle. The boogers snuck it on there, bundled with my iTunes upgrade, and never (that I ever saw) gave me a chance to say no. Grrrrrrr. But I continue to fight the Google Tool Bar!

Next: iTunes is now upgraded, after about HALF AN HOUR of download b.s. I have never seen ANYTHING that takes that long to download. You could read War and Peace in the time it takes that sucker to get on there.

So, now I am in the process of upgrading my iPad software. It says that is going to take about half an hour.

Hmmmmm . . .

Anyway, thanks to both of you guys - you did get me on the right track, I think.

LOL that was entertaining reading PDMIKE thanks! I hope the update goes well for you. You'll find a lot of help here so if you don't get the specific answer you want just keep asking someone will come along to explain further as these guys did.

OK - Good News! iTunes: upgraded. iPad: upgraded. I am now able to (and have) put all kinds of exotic apps onto my iPad. It took the better part of one hour to upgrade iTunes and the Pad, but I finally got her done.

There are two programs I have fought for YEARS to keep off of my computer: Quick Time and the Google Tool Bar. Today, I lost the Quick Time battle. The boogers snuck it on there, bundled with my iTunes upgrade, and never (that I ever saw) gave me a chance to say no. Grrrrrrr. But I continue to fight the Google Tool Bar!

Next: iTunes is now upgraded, after about HALF AN HOUR of download b.s. I have never seen ANYTHING that takes that long to download. You could read War and Peace in the time it takes that sucker to get on there.

So, now I am in the process of upgrading my iPad software. It says that is going to take about half an hour.

Hmmmmm . . .

Anyway, thanks to both of you guys - you did get me on the right track, I think.

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You have to remember that you're downloading the new operating system upgrade. Lots of data being loaded. Regular syncs and such won't take near as long.

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